Antibiotics 2
Tetracyclines
These drugs continue to be of value in the management of chlamydia and Lyme disease amongst others, and for that reason they constitute required knowledge. The introductory section of the BNF is useful as an overview but you will need to supplement your learning from textbooks for more detail in relation to the specific knowledge drug.
Specific knowledge:
- Doxycycline - as a type example
Aminoglycosides 5.1.4
You should be aware of the importance of monitoring serum concentrations for these agents, and understand this in terms of their pharmacodynamics.
Specific knowledge:
- Gentamicin - as a type example
Macrolides 5.1.5
e.g. clarithromycin
Specific knowledge:
Other antibiotic agents 5.1.7
Specific knowledge:
- Chloramphenicol eye preparations
- Fusidic acid
- Vancomycin
- Metronidazole
Quinolones 5.1.12
You should be aware of the CSM advice in relation to the risks of tendon damage in patients prescribed a quinolone.
Specific knowledge:
- Ciprofloxacin - as a type example
Dosage knowledge is required in relation to UTI and gonorrhoea